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title: "DCS/Aspirant Leadership Programme 2024 con_24460"
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# DCS/Aspirant Leadership Programme 2024 con_24460

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-825f1a0d-3699-4c1a-a157-ff22aaada845

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the DCS/Aspirant Leadership Programme 2024 to VSC Plus limited. The procurement process was completed under an open procedure with a tender deadline of 23rd October 2023. The programme aims to provide leadership development and training to DCSs and aspiring DCSs, aligning with government policies. The contract value is £4,182,568, and the contract period extends until December 2028.

This opportunity is suitable for businesses in the education and training services sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete. The programme's focus on diversity opens opportunities for businesses that champion inclusivity and child and family-focused services. Businesses interested in long-term contracts and capacity-building initiatives would find this tender particularly relevant for their growth strategies.

## Notice

The DCS/Aspirant Leadership Programme will provide a support and training package to newly appointed DCSs and those aspiring to become one. The programme will comprise of two strands: - to provide leadership development training and support to DCSs in their first year within the role - to provide training for aspirant DCSs, to equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed for the challenging DCS role, creating a pipeline of skilled, confident, and capable strategic leaders. The programme will aim to equip DCSs in their first year in the role with the necessary skills and support needed to be exemplary leaders, whilst simultaneously creating a pipeline of effective future DCSs via the Aspirant strand. The programme will also seek to improve diversity amongst DCSs by recruiting Aspirants from a range of protected characteristics and socio-economic backgrounds, leading to greater DCS diversity as they progress through their careers. Both programme strands will embed child and family centred thinking to help support the delivery of children's services within LAs, aligning with central government policy, including the recommendations from Stable Homes, Built on Love report. The Initial Contract Period will run until 31 December 2026 (a total of 33 months), for which the value is PS2,147,967. Programme Delivery Periods (in which the programme content is delivered for either strand) will conclude by 31 March 2026 and the remainder of the Initial Contract Period will cover the Aspirant Coaching Period only. The Buyer may extend the Contract to accommodate up to two further Programme Delivery Periods of the DCS and Aspirant Strand, in which case the contract end date will be December 2028, and the total contract value for the full contract term will not exceed PS4,182,568. Any extension will be subject to the satisfactory performance of the Supplier's obligations under the Contract during the Initial Contract Period, and the Supplier demonstrating to the satisfaction of the Buyer the economic benefit of the requirement to extend the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9e50d3-f825-4aff-b145-ee08752d4d04 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 29 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,182,568 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,182,568 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VSC PLUS LIMITED (THE STAFF COLLEGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2024 at 14:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9e50d3-f825-4aff-b145-ee08752d4d04

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9e50d3-f825-4aff-b145-ee08752d4d04
  15th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/06825fee-8bc1-4fef-b5b0-78f0fccfc5aa
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